Halloween Costume Dilemma

I may have rushed into buying my witch costume last weekend for fear of not having enough time to come up with something cute and cooky from my closet. When I tried it on again at home, I wasn't that happy with it...

Terno No-Nos

What I meant by the title is that I really should stop wearing identical or matching colors in my getup. I've been wanting to experiment with my casual attires but when time is of the essence, I just pick up whatever is on top of my closet (which usually happens to be a brand new blouse from my Sexy Nomad Apparel) and automatically find a color-matching pair of shoes, or bag, or shirt. It's frustrating sometimes. I was again a victim of my laziness and my cousin (who likes wearing expensive brands like Ferragamo, Givenchy, Dior, Prada, etc.) did point this out.

Not a Reggae Attire

I don't think I ever wore a proper reggae attire whenever I went to see Brownman Revival play and I'm not about to start now. Going out of the house is a huge deal for me (being cooped up at home most of the time if I'm not traveling) so I make the most of it by dressing the way I like or depending on my mood.

Cocktail Dress + Sparkly Heels

It's been four long months since I bought this pair of sparkly strappy heels from People are People. I'm so glad I got to wear them at last on Monday evening during Marriott Manila's launch of Thai Kingdom Come.

I felt so tall and elegant, plus it makes my ugly feet look pretty. LOL!

Sexy Makeup and Style by Net Bautista

Here are the rest of the photos taken by my husband, Peter Juan, when Net Bautista did my hair and makeup one Saturday afternoon. After the simple and casual look she made, Net wanted to create a sexy / vixen look for me so she had some of my barely used Victoria's Secret lingerie taken out of the closet. She chose two corset pieces I particularly like coz they're also my favorite among all my Victoria's Secret lingerie collection.

The first one I wore was the light pink corset with black lace and ruffles. I paired it with my knee-high Mango boots to complete the sexy / vixen look:

Casual Ensemble by Net Bautista

I had my hair, makeup, and getup done by freelance makeup artist Net Bautista last weekend. She's a very good friend of mine and it was only at the start of this year that I discovered how passionate she really is about makeup. She's been doing freelance makeup gigs for half a year now and I was just so lucky to finally book an appointment with her. She did several looks on my face which you can read about here:

My Different Faces by Makeup Artist Net Bautista

On this post, I'd like to share with you the way Net Bautista styled not just my hair (I got to wear big curly ones!), but my attires for that day as well --- two simple and casual ensembles. I am in the process of choosing which ones I really like for framing and stuff. Anyway, below are my favorite shots taken by my hubby, Peter Juan.

Lace Layered Dress + Puff Sleeve Blazer + Demi Boots

When Peter and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary at Alba, it was a bit cold and drizzling outside. I thought of wearing something warm but comfy, cute and ladylike all at the same time. It must be my mood that day. I was feeling so much and I just couldn't decide what kind of look I want. So I just threw everything on my bed and picked out the ones I liked.

Hot Pink Dress & Chain Boots

Remember those pairs of shoes I bought from People are People back in February? Well, I had the chance to wear one of them for the first time (which reminds me, I should go out some more so I can baptize my other pairs of shoes).

Trying to Break Away From My Usual Fashion Mode

I'll be going to Boracay soon to experience the island life for six weeks so I've been trying as best I can to wear those new heels I bought from People are People a couple of weeks back, even if it's just going on a simple movie date with my hubby.

If you've noticed, I am the typical "terno" kind of gal. I like wearing matching bags and shoes, matching top and bottom, matching everything, color-wise that is. However, lately, I've been reading that this kind of fashion is out and wearing innovative color combination and mixing weird patterns are in. Somehow I always end up wearing something that matches in a so-called old fashion kind of way. Usually I don't really care. It's my body, my comfort, my style. I think I look good and for me, this kind of healthy appreciation for one's own sense of style is what really matters. But on these two particular weekends...

I Wore My Peep Toe Demi Boots

My pair of peep toe demi boots is one of those pairs I bought from People are People. I wore them that Day I went on a movie date with Peter. I wasn't sure how long my feet would last in those super high heels so I figured, why not just wear them on a simple movie date? That way, I won't be walking as much and Peter wouldn't have to carry me in case my feet start feeling like they're killing me. Teehee.

People are People: My 6 New Pairs of Shoes

People are People is one of those stores I frequent when I want to buy shoes that really last. I have an old pair of beaded sandals from 2008 which I still use until now, plus my gladiator boots which I had since 2009 which I also still use until now. I bought these pairs of shoes from People are People and though the leather is man-made, they have proven to be very sturdy as compared to the 5 pairs of shoes I bought from Janilyn less than a year ago, which already have chips and cracks. So never again to Janilyn but always yes to People are People. ^_^

Check out my six new pairs of shoes:

I Only Had One Pair of Shoes Last Valentine's Weekend

I really wasn't expecting to have a fabulous Valentine's day, more so a grand Valentine's weekend. We were supposed to just stay in Mandarin Oriental Hotel for one night. But then Peter and Pops wanted to stay another night. I didn't bring any extra clothing for the occasion but I figured, my gladiator boots can go with anything.

At Mandarin Oriental Hotel from Feb. 12-14

My Bubble Tea Attire

It's seldom that I get to plan what to wear on the go. Most of the time, it takes me a whole day to contemplate about what to wear to a certain event. But when I went to Bubble Tea, for some reason, I just happen to pick up the perfect clothes in my closet. Prior to going to Bubble Tea in Tomas Morato, I have been awake then for 24 hours, my work was up til my neck and I had no time to prepare. I just took a quick bath, dried myself and picked the first set of clothes that I saw. Voila --- my whole Bubble Tea getup wasn't so bad after all. Even if I'm going to their farthest branch from where I live (they also have a branch in SM Megamall, SM North Edsa and a new one will open next month in Wilson street, Greenhills), my getup was comfortable enough for commuting.

The Fashionable Look of an Insomniac

Here's my look today... look of someone who hasn't had any sleep since yesterday. Hehehe. Find out HERE why I haven't been sleeping much lately...

Fashion for New Year 2009

Every New Year, our family has always been accustomed to wearing red. Actually, the most perfect outfit supposedly is that of any red and polka dot combination. But since it's hard to find clothes with polka dot design these days, we are happy to wear just red. In Chinese culture, red symbolizes luck and fortune, thus, our practice of wearing such so we may attract more luck and fortune this new year. As for me, just to spice things up a bit, I wore a bit of black too. They look really nice together. A bit classic-looking, but nice. Black for me symbolizes the stable combination of all positive forces (at least in my own world). Isn't it that when you combine all colors, you produce black?

So anyway, this new year, I'd like to imbibe stability & fortune in all my endeavors, thus, the red and black affair for my first few outfits this new year. ^_^

I was wearing red crocheted shawl by 248, old black haltered top, pink cutoffs and red flat plastic shoes.